More Double Yellow Lines Proposed In Gunville As Part Of 36-Home Development

More double yellow lines could be introduced in Gunville as part of plans linked to a new 36-home development.

A report due to go before the Isle of Wight Council’s Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee (ERTIC) recommends introducing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restrictions at parts of Forest Hills, Arthur Moody Drive, Broadwood Lane and Park Close.

The proposals stem from a conditional planning permission granted in October 2022 for the development of land west of Forest Hills and Arthur Moody Drive.

As part of that approval, potential highway safety concerns must be addressed through a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

Under the plans, double yellow lines would be installed at the junctions of Forest Hills and Arthur Moody Drive, Broadwood Lane and Forest Hills, and Park Close and Broadwood Lane.

A further stretch is also proposed at the Gunville Road end of Broadwood Lane.

A report from County Hall says the measures are intended to improve safety for all road users while helping manage traffic linked to the new development once it is built.

The document states the restrictions would improve visibility at key junctions and regulate parking where it is considered safe to do so.

The total estimated cost of making the Traffic Regulation Order, installing the restrictions and maintaining the double yellow lines for the next 12 years is £5,369.

Of that total, £2,462 would be funded by the developer, with the remaining £2,907 covered by the highways authority’s capital budget.

According to the report, the proposal would also have a positive financial impact by reducing potential liability for the Isle of Wight Council as the highway authority should a collision occur at the locations included in the scheme.

Members of ERTIC are set to consider the proposed restrictions at their meeting on Thursday 19th March.